They’ll just fund it before the new congress takes over.
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Yes, the timing was before the New Congress.
I seriously doubt they defund it successfully.
The GOP wanted Mueller to expand, and were championing new protections for a Special Counsel.
Do I know all the maneuvers? No, but this would be out of character.
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Only if senate republicans fail to Filibuster the funding of special counsel during lame duck session.